Sleep problems in individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease
By Micha Shalev
Persons with Alzheimer's disease often appear to sleep less or sometimes, more. Sleep problems may be caused by pain, medication, lack of...
Home within a home as families live together longer
The number of so-called multi-generational households — where adults are living with their elderly parents or grown children — has jumped since the Great Recession forced Americans to rethink living on their own.
Work camping and camp host jobs offer adventure and perks
By Barbara Hazelden, Contributing Writer
REGION - Visiting RV parks and campgrounds is an ideal way to enjoy the scenic beauty of Massachusetts and a...
You can’t take it with you
By Marianne Delorey
Americans tend to have more stuff than they need. At no time is this more apparent than when they are downsizing. There...
Green House Project offers an alternative to traditional nursing homes
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
CHELSEA - When Steve McAlilly left his Mississippi home for a Leading Age convention in Los Angeles more than two...
Holidays are occasions to check parents’ wellbeing
By Nancy J Coulter
The holidays are quickly approaching — a time of year when most of us choose to visit with family and friends....
Moving into someone else’s home
By Marianne Delorey
One of the great adjustments many people face as they age is that they have less control over their lives. Nowhere is that...
Organization says ‘Retirement age’ may become a thing of the past
Region - The labor participation rate of older Americans is increasing for a variety of reasons. The National Council on Aging reports that one in five...
Subsidized versus market leases
By Marianne Delorey
Photo Marianne Delorey, Photo submitted
Low income housing and market rate housing have more in common than not. The leases for these apartments,...
It is better to give than receive
By Marianne Delorey (Photo Marianne Delorey, Photo submitted)
“If you can’t feed 100 people, then feed just one.” Mother Teresa
This is the story of Benny....
